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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,311.80, 5,950.26 and 2,448.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,311.80, 5,950.26 and 2,448.80 is: 3,379.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,311.80 : 5,950.26 = 2,448.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,311.80/5,950.26 = 2,448.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,311.80x = 5,950.26 × 2,448.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,311.80x = 14,570,996.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,570,996.69/4,311.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,379.33

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